LEGGAT
Leggat
Leggat is a Scottish surname of locational origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Leikr which means 'game, sport'. It is believed to have originated from the village of Legate in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The name Leggat has various spelling variations including Leggatt, Legat, and Leigat.
The Leggat surname is primarily found in Scotland and has also spread to other English-speaking countries. The bearers of the Leggat name are often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and a passion for sports and competition.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Leggat have made significant contributions to various fields such as sports, academia, business, and the arts. The Leggat family name has been passed down through generations, retaining its Scottish roots and identity.
Today, the surname Leggat continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, symbolising pride, heritage, and a spirit of resilience. It remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Scottish people and their enduring impact on British history and culture.
Typical given names associated with the Leggat surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- Duncan
- Ian
- James
- John
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Amanda
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Karen
- Louise
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
Similar and related surnames
- Legget
- Leggett
- Leggott
- Liggett
- Legate
- Leggitt
- Lagatta
- Lagget
- Lagat
- Laggett
- Leggate
- Lacdao
- Lacket
- Lackett
- Lacote
- Lacotte
- Lagoda
- Lagoudi
- Laguda
- Laguette
- Lakota
- Lecat
- Lecoat
- Lecot
- Lecoute
- Lecte
- Leegood
- Legat
- Legatt
- Legatte
- Leget
- Legett
- Leggall
- Leggan
- Leggans
- Leggar
- Leggart
- Leggatt
- Leggeat
- Leggete
- Leggeth
- Leggette
- Leggetts
- Leggit
- Leggot
- Legit
- Legitt
- Legodi
- Legood
- Legott
- Leguet
- Legut
- Lekota
- Leocadio
- Leocata
- Liaghat
- Liaqat
- Liaquat
- Licata
- Licudi
- Ligat
- Ligate
- Ligato
- Liggat
- Liggate
- Liggatt
- Ligget
- Liggitt
- Liggott
- Ligot
- Ligott
- Ligotti
- Locati
- Lockead
- Locket
- Lockett
- Lockit
- Lockitt
- Logatto
- Logde
- Logut
- Lokat
- Loquet
- Loughead
- Lougheed
- Loukota
- Lowgood
- Lucket
- Luckett
- Luckette
- Lucketti
- Lucot
- Luggate
- Lugget
- Luggett
- Luggitt
- Lugt
- Lugtu
- Lukat
- Luketa
- Luquet
- Lycott
- Lygate
- Legatti
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 856 people named Leggat in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,344th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Leggat.
Surname type: Status name
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named Leggat
- Graham Leggat - Scottish football player and manager (1934 to 2015)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.